Milky Way Caramel Cheesecake Brownies
Indulge in the decadent goodness of Milky Way Caramel Cheesecake Brownies! A rich fusion of moist brownie, creamy cheesecake, and gooey caramel, these treats are sure to satisfy your sweet cravings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 16 brownies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Brownie Layer:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Cheesecake Layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Caramel Swirl:
- 1 cup caramel candies
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt Butter: Melt the butter in 30-second intervals until completely melted. Let it cool slightly.
- Prepare Brownie Batter: Whisk together sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Slowly pour in the melted butter while whisking. Sift together flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mix until just combined. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan.
- Make Cheesecake Layer: Beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth. Spoon dollops of the mixture onto the brownie batter.
- Add Caramel Swirl: Melt caramel candies and heavy cream, drizzle the melted caramel over the cheesecake layer and swirl gently.
- Bake: Bake for 35-40 minutes until edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool and Chill: Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For a cleaner cut, chill the brownies before slicing.
- You can top with additional caramel sauce and chopped nuts for extra decadence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Milky Way, Caramel, Cheesecake, Brownies, Dessert, Baking, Sweet Treats
